me derrites
/me derites/from spelling rules
The phrase "you melt me" in Spanish is translated as me derrites.
This expression is used to express that someone's actions, words or presence cause a feeling of intense tenderness or affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the tú (informal you) conjugation. If you were speaking to someone formally, you would say me derrite.
Did you know?
- The phrase me derrites is so intensely romantic that using it in a casual setting can be perceived as 'cursi', a Spanish word for being overly sentimental or saccharine.
- If you find a kitten or a baby particularly adorable, you might say se me derritió el corazón rather than using the direct phrase me derrites.
- While 'me derrites' is a poetic way to express affection, it is much more common in Spanish to say 'me traes loco' or 'me vuelves loco' to express being overwhelmed by someone.
Examples in context
- Tu amabilidad y generosidad me hacen derretir.Your kindness and generosity make me melt.
- Tu sentido del humor siempre me hace derretir. Eres irresistible.Your sense of humor always makes me melt. You are irresistible.
- Tus abrazos cálidos y apretados me derriten cada vez.Your warm and tight hugs melt me every time.
- Tu sonrisa y tus ojos me vuelven loco/loca. Me derrites por completo.Your smile and your eyes drive me crazy. You completely melt me.
- Eres tan dulce que me derrites.You are so sweet that you melt me.
- No sé qué decir, me derrites con tus palabras.I don't know what to say, you melt me with your words.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are having a romantic moment at a cafe.
- JavierSofía, te ves hermosa hoy.Sofía, you look beautiful today.
- SofíaGracias, Javier. Eres un amor.Thank you, Javier. You are a sweetheart.
- JavierDe verdad, me derrites con tu mirada.Truly, you melt me with your gaze.
- Sofía¡Qué romántico eres!How romantic you are!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
